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N171 BFL

1996 Harley Davidson Fxsts

Red Petrol 1340cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

39,919 mi
Last recorded39,919 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 Harley Davidson Fxsts17,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN171 BFL
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelFxsts
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,340cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 39,919 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 39,907 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 39,897 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 39,837 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 39,798 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 39,579 miles

non standard exhausts fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2016 39,134 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 38,368 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2015 38,368 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2014 37,140 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 33,882 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 32,781 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 31,293 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 30,130 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 27,498 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

small cuts in rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2008 26,239 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2007 24,967 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 22,698 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 22,691 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Fxsts?

Based on 1,736 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.

89.2%
Pass Rate
432
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
Direction indicator missing 6
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 5
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 5
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N171 BFL is a 1996 Harley Davidson Fxsts in Red with a 1,340cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1996 Harley Davidson Fxsts models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 17,698 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson Fxsts fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N171 BFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Fxsts typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Harley Davidson Fxsts is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N171 BFL registered?

N171 BFL is a 1996 Harley Davidson Fxsts, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N171 BFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N171 BFL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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